VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED … · 2020-01-21 · CPC - B60R - 2020.01 B60R VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED

CPC - B60R - 2020.01

B60R

VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISEPROVIDED FOR

Definition statement

This place covers:

Any categories of vehicles per se that:

• Are not explicitly covered by another subclass of the class (B60) for this subclass or

• Are not structurally restricted to the vehicular categories fully covered by subclasses providingfor rail vehicles, waterborne vessels, aircraft, space vehicles, handcarts, cycles, animal-drawnvehicles, or sledges.

Vehicle components or parts of the following types when they are either of general utility or speciallyadapted for a category of vehicle proper for this subclass:

• Devices utilizing plumbing that are specially adapted for vehicles, or modification to vehicles foraccommodating such devices, which are used by vehicle occupants for sanitary purposes (e.g.water closets, urinals, sinks).

• Specially adapted arrangements, devices, or fittings for preventing or reducing direct-impact typeinjuries to occupants of vehicles (e.g. air bags, seat belts) or otherwise directly protecting (e.g. froma physical attack) occupants of vehicles.

• Specially adapted arrangements, devices, or fittings for preventing or reducing direct-impact typeinjuries to people that are not occupying vehicles (e.g. pedestrians).

• Arrangements or devices for indicating or stopping the unauthorized use of vehicles.

• Mirrors or other optical-type devices (e.g. camera/screen traffic viewers) specially adapted forvehicles, or arrangements of such mirrors or optical devices on vehicles, that are used duringtravel or vehicular operation to assist in viewing external objects.

• Compartments or devices located on the interior or exterior of vehicles that are primarily intendedto hold or contain stowed articles (e.g. luggage, maps, skis) for their occupants.

• Devices or arrangements located on the interior or exterior of vehicles for holding articles used forvehicular maintenance (e.g. tools, jacks)

• Devices or arrangements located on the interior or exterior of vehicles for mounting articles (e.g.television sets, makeup mirrors) or vehicle components (e.g. loud speakers) used by occupants forfunctions that are non- essential to the operation of vehicles.

• Electrical or fluid circuits, or arrangements of electrical or fluid components used in such circuits,that are specially adapted for use with vehicles (excluding electric and hybrid vehicles).

• Specially adapted arrangements, devices, or fittings for the lubrication of vehicles.

• Specially adapted steps, or other vehicle components for supporting occupants (e.g. runningboards), which are used by occupants when accessing vehicles or exterior portions of vehicles.

• Exterior components of vehicles primarily designed to protect vehicles (e.g. bumpers), or particularcomponents of vehicles (e.g. radiator guards), from damage caused by impact with other vehiclesor objects.

• Ornamental or functional vehicle components used in the finishing of vehicle bodies or interiors.

• Vehicle components used for the identification of vehicles or parts of vehicles.

• Devices mounted on or attached to vehicles, or modifications to the body components of vehicles,used for marketing or promotional purposes (e.g. advertising signs).

• Vehicle components or parts of general utility that are for uses other than those specified aboveand that are not specially adapted for or restricted to usage with

• vehicles provided for in another subclass of the class (B60) for this subclass or

• a category of vehicle fully covered by subclasses providing for rail vehicles, waterborne vessels,aircraft, space vehicles, handcarts, cycles, animal-drawn vehicles, or sledges.

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Relationships with other classification places

• General relationship between B60R and other subclasses providing for devices or fittings forpreventing injuries to passengers of vehicles.

• B60R covers safety devices or fittings for preventing or reducing direct-impact type injuries tooccupants of vehicles when they are specifically for the types of vehicles proper for class B60or are of general utility (i.e. usable on vehicles of several types). In addition to this, B60R coversair bags, seat belts or safety harnesses used in motor or rail-type vehicles of all types (i.e. landvehicles).

• B60P covers safety devices for securing or bracing loads other than occupants on vehicles.

• B64D (in particular B64D 25/00) covers safety devices or fittings for aircraft and, in particular,safety belts and harnesses used on aircraft.

• B63B (in particular B63B 23/00) and B63C (in particular B63C 9/00) cover safety devices or fittingsfor boats or ships.

• A62B 35/00 covers safety belts or harnesses that are not used in vehicles or that are not limited touse in vehicles.

• General relationship between B60R and other subclasses providing compartments, holdingdevices, or mounting devices in vehicles.

• B60R includes vehicle compartments or holding devices for storing or mounting articles in a non-use position when they are of general utility or not specifically provided for in an appropriatesubclass for the category of vehicle they are on. Normally the 'articles' stored or held are not theprimary payload of the vehicle (see B60P reference) and are limited to stowed articles that are thepersonal property of their occupants (e.g. luggage, skis), used by their occupants when traveling(e.g. maps, flashlights), or used for vehicle maintenance (e.g. jacks, tools). The 'articles' storedor held may also be an essential or primary vehicle component of the types specified in the maingroup titles of B60R (e.g. mirrors, air bags). Moreover, B60R also provides for devices for holdingor mounting other types of 'articles' in a use position, but only when the 'articles' held or mountedare not essential to the operation of the vehicle (e.g. ceiling/roof liner, radio) or are secondary-typevehicle components (e.g. electrical wiring for circuits).

• Other vehicle subclasses provide for compartments or component mounting devices when they arestructurally limited to use only with a specific vehicle type provided for elsewhere. The exceptionto this statement is for those essential or primary vehicle components that are expressly providedfor in specific groups of B60R (e.g. vehicle mirrors, bumpers, seat belts). Other vehicle subclassesprovide for compartments or component mounting devices when they are for housing, positioning,or holding 'articles' that are the distinguishing essential or primary operational components fortheir category of vehicle (e.g. curtain-forming nozzle for aircushion vehicle ). However, in thesesituations, the operational components of vehicles must be useable in the held or housed position,or easily repositioned from a stored position to a position for use, for their primary purpose (e.g.B62D 25/08 for engine compartments, B60J 1/16 for vehicle windows slidable into non-use area ofdoors, B60Q 1/05 for retractable vehicle head lights) versus merely being transported freight.

References

Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Fire prevention, containment, or extinguishing specially adapted forvehicles

A62C 3/07

Cooling, heating, or ventilating devices for compartments that store goodswithin passenger vehicles

B60H 1/00

Special receptacles, compartments, or holders on vehicles for the refuse,food, beverages, or cigarettes of occupants

B60N 3/00

Vehicles with living accommodations for people (e.g. caravans withclosets or bathrooms)

B60P 3/32

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Vehicle safety devices for securing or bracing loads other than theoccupants

B60P 7/06

Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Wheels and axles for vehicles B60B

Tyres for vehicles B60C

Vehicles for use both on rail and on road B60F 1/00

Vehicles for use on land and in or on water B60F 3/00

Vehicles convertible to travel in or on different media B60F 5/00

Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads B60P

Air0-cushion vehicles B60V

Special rules of classification

In B60R an Indexing Code- classification is present with respect to the groups:

B60R 1/00, B60R 11/00, B60R 13/00, B60R 19/00, B60R 21/00, B60R 22/00, B60R 25/00,B60R 99/00.

Glossary of terms

In this place, the following terms or expressions are used with the meaning indicated:

Direct-impact type injury For drivers or passengers within a vehicle this consists of the typesof injuries caused by a portion of an occupant's body striking acomponent that is within or encloses the passenger compartmentof their vehicle (e.g. a bumper actuated air bag specificallyprotecting a passenger from hitting the steering wheel in contrastto an energy absorbing bumper protecting the vehicle ) and fornon-occupants this consists of the types of injuries caused by aportion of a non-occupant's body striking an exterior component ofa vehicle (e.g. a bumper actuated safety net catching a pedestrianprior to hitting the vehicle for specifically protecting the pedestrianin contrast to a flexible vehicle body part that is intended to resistdamage due to any type of impact).

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Vehicle This term has been used with the following two variations inmeaning within this subclass: (1) all varieties of apparatus (e.g.automobiles) intended to carry people or goods significantdistances (e.g. between cities, to or from separate buildingcomplexes) across land, over water, or through the air exceptthose restricted to one of the following types: rail vehicles,waterborne vessels, aircraft, space vehicles, hand carts, cycles,animal-drawn vehicles, or sledges. Moreover, the term "vehicle"also includes (i) vehicular characteristics which are common tomore than one of the above-listed types of vehicles, (ii) certaincharacteristics restricted to automobiles, road trailers, or cross-country trailers, and (iii) all land vehicles having characteristicsspecifically adapted for occupant safety such as air bags, seatbelts, or safety harnesses. (2) In some instances in this definition,the term "vehicle" has been qualified by another word which takesits meaning outside the scope of (1) above (e.g. "rail vehicle"),in such cases the word "vehicle" takes its broader dictionarymeaning. The reader can determine from the context whether anoccurrence of the word "vehicle" in this definition falls within themeaning stated in (1) or (2).

B60R 1/00

Optical viewing arrangements ({house mirrors and spies A47G 1/00; } antiglareequipment, e.g. polarising, for windscreens or windows B60J 3/00; {visual aidsfor tractors B62D 49/0614; } devices per se G02B)


This place covers:

All optical viewing arrangements which are not structurally restricted to the vehicular categoriesfully covered by subclasses provided for rail vehicles, waterborne vessels, aircraft, space vehicles,handcarts, cycles, animal-drawn vehicles, or sledges.

This group covers mainly optical viewing arrangements for automobiles, busses and trucks.

The optical viewing arrangements provide an occupant of the vehicle with a generally realistic realtime view of the vehicle or the surroundings of the vehicle.

The subclass covers mirror, periscope and lens arrangements (B60R 1/001-B60R 1/1207) as well asviewing arrangements using displays and cameras specially adapted for use in a vehicle (B60R 1/00).

In the case of viewing arrangements using displays and cameras both the display and the cameraarrangement have to be present and the real time picture has to be displayed to the occupant (seealso further subdivision under Indexing Code scheme B60R 2300/00). Aspects for B60R 1/00:

• Improvement of driver's vision

• Enhancement of driver's scene perception and understanding

• Details of presentation of scene information


Viewing arrangements using displays and cameras specially adapted for use in a vehicle falling underB60R 1/00 as general application overlap with group B62D 15/0275 for parking aids, comprising e.g.means to overlay a vehicle path based on present steering angle over an image without processingthat image.

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References

Limiting references


Mounting aspects of displays B60R 11/02

The mounting aspects of cameras operative during drive B60R 11/04

Antiglare equipment, e.g. polarising, for windscreens or windows B60J 3/00

Camera and display systems where the display does not display agenerally realistic real time picture i.e. where it displays a symbol or analarm

G08B


There is an Indexing Code B60R 1/00 when the inventive information of the document does notsuffice for the subclass B60R 1/00 and there is a further Indexing Code subdivision scheme to befound under B60R 2300/00 applicable under B60R 1/00 when classifying viewing arrangements usingdisplays and cameras specially adapted for use in a vehicle.

The subject-matter relating to viewing arrangements using displays and cameras specially adapted foruse in a vehicle which falls under B60R 1/00 covers the functionalities of the viewing arrangementswith respect to the adaptation to the vehicle and the occupant.

Parts of the system, for example camera optics, image processing, object detection, decision makingmeans or display hardware details, are black boxes and therefore should not be a core aspect of theinvention. If the invention concerns just the implementation of these black boxes no class should begiven in B60R 1/00.

Subject-matter related solely to the implementation of specific functions or functionalities as such, i.e.image transformation as such is not classified in B60R 1/00 nor in the related B60R 2300/00 scheme.

The Indexing Codes below B60R 2300/80 are given in case the intended use of the viewingarrangement is specific to the technical solution. Mere mentioning of possible uses should notautomatically lead to an Indexing Code.

B60R 1/12

Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks


This place covers:

Mirror assemblies forming an unit with other articles, e.g. clocks, radio receivers, cameras


There is an Indexing Code subdivision scheme to be found under B60R 1/12 applicable whenclassifying under B60R 1/12 and B60R 1/1207. The related subject-matter may be of interest to beclassified as well in the related technical field for mirror assemblies with lamps or turn indicators inB60Q Vehicle lighting or signalling.

Further classification entries may be given in B60Q according to aspects of signalling.

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B60R 1/1207

{with lamps; with turn indicators}


Further classification entries may be given in B60Q according to aspects of signalling.

B60R 2001/1215

{with information displays}


This place covers:

An information display is displaying symbols, letters, icons etc.

References

Limiting references


Video screens etc. Such displays fall under B60R 2001/1253

B60R 3/00

Arrangements of steps {or ladders facilitating access to or on the vehicle},e.g. running-boards ({construction of steps for railway vehicles B61D 23/00} ;ladders E06C)


This place covers:

Arrangements of steps or ladders facilitating access to or on the vehicle, e.g. running-boards. Thesteps are adapted for use with a vehicle or combined with a vehicle.

References



Construction of steps for railway vehicles B61D 23/00 B61D 23/00

Ladders E06C


In case the construction of steps for railway vehicles is obviously applicable or mentioned asapplicable to a vehicle within B60R the document is as well classified under B60R.

Warning: The IPC subclass B62D25/22 covering running-boards, steps, or the like, as superstructuresub-unit is not implemented in ECLA.

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B60R 3/007

{Removable steps or ladders, e.g. foldable (as access means for vehicle topsB60R 3/005)}


This place covers:

Removable steps or ladders where the removable step or ladder is specially adapted for use with avehicle or the vehicle is adapted for the provision of a removable step or ladder.


Steps, ladders or ramps without being adapted for use with a vehicle or without being combined withthe vehicle are classified in B65G, E06C or E04F.

In case the removable step or ladder is provided for allowing access of animals a related entry in A01K(i.e. A01K 1/035) may be applicable.

References



Auxiliary measures taken, or devices used, in connection with preventing,minimising, or fighting fire

A62C

Auxiliary measures taken, or devices used, in connection with loading orunloading

B65G 69/00

Non-permanently installed loading ramps, e.g. transportable B65G 69/30

Loading ramps as road or railway equipment E01F 1/00

B60R 5/00

Compartments within vehicle body primarily intended or sufficiently spaciousfor trunks, suit-cases, or the like (primarily intended for stowing loads inload-transporting vehicles B60P; arrangements for stowing spare wheelsB62D 43/00)


This place covers:

Compartments within vehicle body primarily intended or sufficiently spacious for trunks suitcases orthe like.

References

Limiting references


Compartments within a vehicle body primarily intended for stowing loadsin load transporting vehicles

B60P

Arrangements for stowing or holding spare wheels B62D 43/00

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In case the luggage compartment as such is provided with additional elements or specially adaptedfor stowing or organising as well property smaller than suit-cases the subject-matter would generallybe classified in one of the subclasses B60R 5/00 - B60R 5/04 for the compartment and additionally inB60R 7/02 for the adaptations regarding the feature "property smaller than a suitcase".

B60R 7/00

Stowing or holding appliances inside vehicle primarily intended for personalproperty smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps (for radiosets, television sets, telephones or the like, mounting of cameras operativeduring drive, tools, or spare parts B60R 11/00; for receptacles for refuse, food,beverages, cigarettes B60N)


This place covers:

Stowing or holding appliances inside vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps (for radio sets, television sets, telephones or the like, mountingof cameras operative during drive, tools, or spare parts B60R 11/00 ; for receptacles for refuse, food,beverages, cigarettes B60N 3/00).

The personal property smaller than suit-cases is meant to be easily removed from the stowing orholding appliance.

Examples of travelling articles falling under B60R 7/00 are mentioned in the subgroup titles ofB60R 7/081 - B60R 7/14.

References

Limiting references


Arrangements for holding or mounting radio sets, television sets,telephones

B60R 11/02

Arrangements for mounting cameras operative during drive B60R 11/04

Arrangements for stowing or holding tools or spare parts B60R 11/06

Arrangements or adaptations for receptacles for refuse, food, beverages,cigarettes

B60N 3/00


Holding appliances covered under B60R 7/00 may be additionally relevant to be classified inB60R 11/00 if as well applicable for holding or mounting articles which are not generally falling underthe generic label of travelling articles.

B60R 7/02

In case the luggage compartment as such is provided with additional elements or specially adaptedfor stowing or organizing as well property smaller than suit-cases the subject-matter would generallybe classified in B60R 5/04 for the compartment and additionally in B60R 7/02 for the adaptationsregarding the smaller than a suitcase property.

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B60R 7/08

Disposition of racks, clips {, holders, containers} or the like {for supportingspecific articles (B60R 7/005 takes precedence)}


This place covers:

The disposition of racks, clips, holders, containers or the like for supporting specific articles as far asthe racks or clips allow for the general support of travelling articles generally falling under the travellingarticles mentioned in B60R 7/081 - B60R 7/14.


If as well applicable for holding or mounting articles which are not generally falling under the genericlabel of travelling articles covered by B60R 7/00, the disposition of racks, clips, holders, containers orthe like for supporting specific articles may be additionally relevant to be classified in B60R 11/00.

B60R 9/05

Carriers characterised by wind deflecting means (wind deflectors for openroofs B60J 7/22)


This place covers:

Carriers associated with vehicle roof and characterised by wind deflecting means.

References



Wind deflectors for open roofs B60J 7/22

B60R 9/06

at vehicle front or rear {(rear luggage compartments within vehicle extensibleexternally of the vehicle body B60R 5/041)}

References



Vehicles specially adapted for carrying aeroplanes, for carrying boats B60P


Supplementary fittings on vehicle exterior for carrying loads at the vehicle front or rear includingspecific aspects for the mounting of sports gear are classified as well in one of the groups B60R 9/08,B60R 9/10 or B60R 9/12.

Devices specially adapted for sports gear falling under B60R 9/08, B60R 9/10, B60R 9/12 areclassified as well in B60R 9/06 or B60R 9/065 if general provisions relevant to all kinds of loads areconsidered to be part of the essential inventive information.

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B60R 11/00

Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for


This place covers:

Arrangements for holding or mounting articles not otherwise provided for.

The subject-matter has to involve specific features specially adapted for use in a vehicle, i.e. requiringthe adaptation of the vehicle or the adaptation of the mounting or holding arrangement to the vehicle,or specific features solving a specific vehicle related problem.


Supports for holding and mounting which do not require an adaptation of the vehicle or which do notsolve a specific vehicle related problem are covered under F16M or the related device groups of theconcerned device.

References

Limiting references


Vehicle storage compartments for roof parts B60J 7/20

Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings for receptaclesfor refuse, e.g. ash-trays; for receptacles for food or beverages, e.g.refrigerated for receptacles for cigarettes or the like; for electrically-heated lighters; for cooking or boiling devices; for drinking-waterdispensing devices

B60N 3/00

Arrangements for stowing or holding spare wheels B62D 43/00

Arrangements for holding or mounting of aerials H01Q 1/00



Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended forpersonal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps

B60R 7/00

Supplementary fittings on vehicle exterior for carrying loads, e.g. luggage,sports gear or the like

B60R 9/00


Further classifications for additional information is given by Indexing Code-scheme in B60R 11/00.

The Indexing Code's of B60R 11/00 are not meant to be used to classify aspects falling exclusivelyunder other B60R classes. A similar parallel Indexing Code-system may be implemented later forexample with respect to B60R 7/00.

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B60R 11/02

for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the like; Arrangement of controlsthereof


This place covers:

Arrangements for holding or mounting radio sets, television sets, telephones or the like.

The subject-matter has to involve specific features specially adapted for use in a vehicle.


• Arrangements for holding or mounting for loudspeakers (or microphone transducers or earphones)which do not require an adaptation of the vehicle or which do not solve a specific vehicle relatedproblem are classified in H04R 1/025, H04R 7/04, and H04R 7/18 (H04R 1/08 or H04R 1/105)

• Transducer mountings or enclosures modified by provision of mechanical or acoustic impedances,e.g. resonator, damping means are classified in H04R 1/28

• Stereophonic spatial arrangements of loudspeakers (of microphones) are classified in H04R 5/02(H04R 5/027)


See attachment A1 : Further details concerning loudspeakers or microphones.

B60R 11/0205

{for radio sets (B60R 11/0211 takes precedence)}


This place covers:

Arrangements for holding or mounting radio sets.



H04B 1/00 takes precedence where the constructional details, e.g. the cabinet is concerned andthe holding or mounting means for the radio do not require an adaptation of the holding or mountingmeans at the vehicle and where no specific vehicle related problem is solved.

References

Limiting references


Constructional details, e.g. cabinets of receivers to be used in vehicles H04B 1/082

B60R 11/0217

{for loud-speakers}


This place covers:

Arrangements for holding or mounting loud speakers.

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Arrangements for holding or mounting for loudspeakers (or microphone transducers or earphones)which do not require an adaptation of the holding or mounting means at the vehicle or which do notsolve a specific vehicle related problem are classified in H04R 1/025, H04R 7/04, and H04R 7/18(H04R 1/08 or H04R 1/105)

References

Limiting references


Details of transducers H04R 1/00

Casings; Cabinets; Supports therefore; Mountings therein H04R 1/02

B60R 11/0241

{for telephones}


This place covers:

Arrangements for holding or mounting telephones.



H04M 1/00 takes precedence where the holding or mounting means for telephone transmitters orreceivers (for transducers in general H04R 1/00 ) do not require an adaptation of the holding ormounting means at the vehicle and where no specific vehicle related problem is solved.

References

Limiting references


Constructional features of supports for telephone transmitters or receivers H04M 1/04

For transducers in general H04R 1/00

B60R 11/0247

{for microphones or earphones}


This place covers:

Arrangements for holding or mounting microphones or earphones.


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Arrangements for holding or mounting microphone transducers or earphones which do not require anadaptation of the holding or mounting means at the vehicle or which do not solve a specific vehiclerelated problem are classified in H04R 1/08 or H04R 1/105.

References

Limiting references


Mouthpieces; Attachments therefore H04R 1/08

Earpiece supports, e.g. ear hooks H04R 1/105

B60R 11/0258

{for navigation systems}


This place covers:

Arrangements for holding or mounting navigation systems to the vehicle.



G01C 21/00 takes precedence where holding or mounting means for the navigation system do notrequire an adaptation of the support at the vehicle and where no specific vehicle related problem issolved.

References

Limiting references


Navigational instruments G01C 21/00

B60R 11/04

Mounting of cameras operative during drive; Arrangement of controls thereofrelative to the vehicle

References



Cameras G03B

Analysis of captured images to determine intrinsic or extrinsic cameraparameters, i.e. camera calibration

G06T 7/80

Details of embedded television cameras H04N 5/2257

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Attention is drawn to the situation that an agreement on where other systems, arrangements orprocedures for aligning cameras with the vehicle should be classified has not been reached. Thesedocuments are at the moment classified in B60R 11/04 concerning the aspect of mounting to thevehicle.

B60R 11/06

for tools or spare parts (for vehicle roof parts B60J 7/20; for spare wheelsB62D)


This place covers:

Arrangements for holding or mounting tools or spare parts.

References

Limiting references


Spare wheel stowing, holding, or mounting arrangements B62D 43/00

B60R 13/00

Elements for body-finishing, identifying, or decorating; Arrangements oradaptations for advertising purposes


This place covers:

Elements for body-finishing, identifying or decorating ; Arrangements or adaptations for advertisingpurposes.

References

Limiting references


Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication means G09F 3/00

Mobile visual advertising by land vehicles G09F 21/04



Signs, name or number plates, letters, numerals, or symbols G09F 7/00

Illuminated signs; Luminous advertising G09F 13/00


Further classifications are given under the Indexing Code-scheme in B60R 13/00. Layered productsare classified as well in B32B. Manufacturing aspects in B29.

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B60R 13/02

{Internal} Trim mouldings {; Internal} Ledges; Wall liners {for passengercompartments}; Roof liners (B60R 13/01 takes precedence {; padded linings forthe vehicle interior B60R 21/04; arrangements or adaptations of floor mats orcarpets in vehicles B60N 3/04; internal lining for trains B61D 17/18})


This place covers:

Internal trim mouldings and liners inside the vehicle used to improve the external appearance of therelated underlying elements.

B60R 13/0262

{Mid-console liners}


This place covers:

Liners of mid-consoles, where the mid-console is either connected to the instrument panel or aseparate console between the seats, and is not restricted to the front seats.

A gear shifter trim moulding is not considered as such a mid console but could be a part of one.

References



The mid console aspects related to control elements, instruments or mounting to the dashboard arecovered in B60K. The mid-console is classified as part of a seat or concerning items of B60N in B60N.The mid-console is classified concerning aspects of holding or stowing travelling articles in B60R 7/04.

B60R 13/04

{External} Ornamental or guard strips; Ornamental inscriptive devices {thereon(fastening strips or bars to sheets or plates by means of clips F16B 5/12)}


This place covers:

External ornamental or guard strips, the guard strips meant to prevent scratches, e.g. from openingcar doors.

References

Limiting references


Internal ornamental or guard strips which are classified as part of theinternal trim mouldings or wall liners.

B60R 13/02

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B60R 13/07

Water drainage or guide means not integral with roof structure (B60R 13/06,{B60J 10/25} take precedence; {integral with roof structure B62D 25/07;drainage openings having movable or removable closures B62D 25/24})


Warning: The IPC subclass B62D25/13 covering water deflectors for bonnets or lids is notimplemented in ECLA. The water deflectors for bonnets or lids are classified in B62D 25/12 as parts ordetails of bonnets or lids or lids.

B60R 15/00

Arrangements or adaptations of sanitation devices

References



Wheeled closets without flushing A47K 11/00

Wheeled lavatories E03D 7/00

B60R 16/00

Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwiseprovided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits speciallyadapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for {(devices for protectingvehicle occupants in case of accidents B60R 21/00; safety belts B60R 22/00;central door locking E05B 49/00, E05B 77/50)}


This place covers:

• Electric circuits and devices specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for;Arrangement of elements of electric circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwiseprovided for.

• Wire harnesses for vehicles and electric power networks for vehicles.

References

Application-oriented references

Examples of places where the subject matter of this place is covered when specially adapted, used fora particular purpose, or incorporated in a larger system:

Devices for protecting vehicle occupants in case of accident B60R 21/00

Safety belts (controllers and actuators) B60R 22/00

Central door locking E05B 49/00

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Tires with transponders B60C 23/0408

Vehicle windows as such B60J 1/00

Vehicle non-fixed roofs as such B60J 7/00

Safety devices responsive to the conditions of the driver (antisleepingsystems)

B60K 28/02

Power supply within electric vehicles B60L 50/00 - B60L 58/00

Vehicle seats B60N 2/00

Vehicle lighting devices + switches therefor B60Q 1/00

Horn in (electric) vehicles B60Q 5/00

Control of hybrid vehicles B60W 20/00

Avoiding collision B60W 30/08

Path/Lane keeping B60W 30/10

Cruise control B60W 30/14

Automatic parking B62D 15/0285

Cable band (Kabelbinder) F16L 3/00

Regulating voltage or current G05F 1/10

Diagnosis and maintenance G07C 5/00

Wire harness in general H01B 7/365

Solar cells per se H01L 27/14

Construct. details of batteries + Fixing of bat on vehicles (H01M 2/1083) H01M 2/00

Connectors (/KW airbags; hybrid vehicles) per se H01R 3/00

Junction boxes per se H02G 3/00

Grommets / cables through walls in general (buildings) H02G 3/22

Charging and decharging of batteries H02J 7/00

Emergency power or standby power circuits H02J 9/04 - H02J 9/06

DC/DC converters H02M 3/00

Databus systems in vehicles H04L 29/08

LED driver H05B 33/08

B60R 17/00

Arrangements or adaptations of lubricating systems or devices (lubricating ingeneral F16N)


This place covers:

Arrangements or adaptations of lubricating systems or devices in general as far as the lubricatingsystem or device is not part of or covered in relation with a specific sub-unit integrated in the vehicle,i.e. motor, gear system etc.

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Systems, e.g. central lubrication systems not related to a specific sub-unit providing lubrication todifferent points of use.

References



Lubricating in general F16N, B60R 17/02

B60R 19/00

Wheel guards; Radiator guards, {e.g. grilles}; Obstruction removers; Fittingsdamping bouncing force in collisions ({reinforcement elements for side doorsB60J 5/0412; } mudguards B62D)

References

Limiting references


Mudguards or wings B62D 25/16


Further classification entries are given under the Indexing Code-scheme in B60R 19/00.

B60R 19/02

Bumpers, i.e. impact receiving or absorbing members for protecting vehiclesor fending off blows from other vehicles or objects ({B60R 19/56 takesprecedence; initiating brake action by contact of bumper with an externalobject B60T 7/22; for rail vehicles B61F 19/04; safety equipment for cyclesB62J 27/00;} integral with waterborne vessels or specially adapted thereforB63B 59/02)

References

Limiting references


Bumpers for damping bouncing force in truck collisions B60R 19/56

Initiating brake action by contact of bumper with an external object B60T 7/22

Bumpers for rail vehicles B61F 19/04

Safety equipment, e.g. crash bars, for cycles B62J 27/00

Fenders integral with waterborne vessels or specially adapted therefor B63B 59/02

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B60R 19/023

{Details}


This place covers:

Details of bumpers like openings in the fascia for allowing towing, provisions for mounting additionalelements or fittings not otherwise provided for.

B60R 19/20

containing {mainly} gas or liquid, e.g. inflatable (connection of valves toinflatable elastic bodies B60C 29/00)


This place covers:

Inflatable means containing gas or liquid within the bumper, eg. bumper bags, to absorb impact

References



Arrangements of tyre-inflating valves to tyres or rims B60C 29/00


Documents with particular relevance to pedestrian protection should additionally be classified inB60R 21/36

B60R 19/34

destroyed upon impact, e.g. one-shot type


This place covers:

The one-shot type mounting means destroyed upon impact are typically separate crash-box units usedto connect the bumper to the vehicle structure.

References



Vehicle understructures, i.e. chassis frame having impact absorbingmeans, e.g. a frame designed to permanently or temporarily changeshape or dimension upon impact with another body

B62D 21/15


The shock-absorbers as such using plastic deformation of members are classified only in F16F 7/12 ifno specific bumper related disclosure is present.

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B60R 19/50

with lights or registration plates


This place covers:

Where the bumper arrangement as such has features specifically adapted for the combination with thelights or registration plates.


The registration plates provided with mounting means are classified in B60R 13/105. The vehicle lightsas such fall under B60Q.

B60R 21/00

Arrangements or fittings on vehicles for protecting or preventing injuries tooccupants or pedestrians in case of accidents or other traffic risks (safety beltsor body harnesses in vehicles B60R 22/00; devices, apparatus or methodsfor life-saving in general A62B; safety devices for propulsion unit controlspecially adapted for, or arranged in, vehicles B60K 28/00; seats constructedto protect the occupant from the effect of abnormal g-forces, e.g. crash orsafety seats, B60N 2/42; energy-absorbing arrangements for hand wheelsfor steering vehicles B62D 1/11; energy-absorbing arrangements for vehiclesteering columns B62D 1/19; harnessing in aircraft B64D 25/00)


This place covers:

• Vehicles of this subclass that include specially adapted arrangements, devices, or fittingsattachable to or forming part of vehicles for either:

• Preventing or reducing direct-impact type injuries to occupants of vehicles (e.g. air bags),

• Otherwise directly protecting occupants of vehicles (e.g. from a physical attack), or

• Preventing or reducing direct-impact type injuries to people that are not occupying vehicles (e.g.bumper mounted pedestrian air bags).

References

Limiting references


Safety belts or body harnesses in vehicles B60R 22/00

Safety devices for propulsion unit control specially adapted for, orarranged in, vehicles

B60K 28/00

Crash or safety seats constructed to protect the occupant from the effectof abnormal g-forces

B60N 2/42

Energy-absorbing arrangements for hand wheels for steering vehicles B62D 1/11

Energy-absorbing arrangements for vehicle steering columns B62D 1/19

Safety devices or fittings for aircraft and, in particular, safety belts andharnesses used on aircraft

B64D 25/00

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Apparatus or methods for life-saving in general A62B

Safety devices for propulsion unit control specially adapted for, orarranged in, vehicles

B60K 28/00

Safety devices for securing or bracing loads other than occupants onvehicles

B60P

Safety devices or fittings for aircraft and, in particular, safety belts andharnesses used on aircraft

B64D 25/00

B60R 21/01

Electrical circuits for triggering {passive} safety arrangements, {e.g. airbags,safety belt tighteners,} in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicleaccidents {(electrical circuits for transmission of signals between steeringwheel and the vehicle itself B60R 16/027; for electrically actuating belt retractorlocking means B60R 22/343)}


This place covers:

Electric circuits for triggering safety arrangements. These circuits comprise mainly three functionalblocks: a) detection (sensors), b) decision (CU) and c) actuating.

References

Limiting references


Pyrotechnic as such F42B 3/00

Accelerometers as such G01P 15/00


Use of the Indexing Code-scheme, see end of this document.

B60R 21/013

including means for detecting collisions, impending collisions or roll-over


This place covers:

Electrical circuits for triggering passive safety arrangements, e.g. airbags, safety belt tighteners, incase of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents

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References



predicting or avoiding probable or impending collision, or attempting tominimise its consequences

B60W 30/08

inclination sensors per se G01C 9/00

acceleration sensors per se G01P 15/00

radar systems per se G01S 13/00

inertia switches per se H01H 35/14


In addition to groups B60R 21/013 and subgroups, indexing codes from the group rangesB60R 2021/01006 – B60R 2021/01293, B60R 2021/01302 – B60R 2021/01317, B60R 2021/01322 –B60R 2021/01327 and B60R 2021/01345 should be allocated for additional information as necessary,i.e., when it is beneficial for search and examination.

B60R 21/01336

{using filtering}


This place covers:

For example, Isolation of a particular frequency or frequencies which characterise the event; involvesmore than mere filtering of a noisy input signal.

B60R 21/01338

{using vector analysis}


This place covers:

The magnitude and direction of vehicle motion parameters are evaluated to characterise or classify thenature of a collision or roll-over event.

B60R 21/015

including means for detecting the presence or position of passengers,passenger seats or child seats {, and the related safety parameters therefor,e.g. speed or timing of airbag inflation in relation to occupant position or seatbelt use}


This place covers:

Systems or methods for triggering safety devices whereby the presence, the position or size of apassenger or a child seat is being detected AND this information is used to adapt the control of thesafety devices.

Examples:

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• inhibiting the actuation of safety devices in case of empty seats (no passenger present), thepresence of child seats, etc.

• the out of position (OOP) of a passenger: when a passenger is not in its normal sitting position(e.g. leaning forward or aside), an actuated safety device (airbag, safety belt tensioner) may hurtor injure the passenger, therefore the actuation of the safety device has to be adapted by means ofreducing the speed or pressure of the actuation device, or in severe cases inhibit the actuation.

• passenger classification systems which distinguish between child and adult, small and large adultor similar criteria.


Where the detecting means are part of the vehicle seat, B60N 2/00 which provides for seats speciallyadapted for vehicles, should be considered.

References



Vehicle seats B60N 2/00

Vehicle seats or children seats in vehicles B60N 2/28

Vehicle seat heating systems B60N 2/56

Force or pressure sensors per se G01L

B60R 21/01558

{monitoring crash strength}

References



Crash strength monitoring combined with passenger detection B60R 21/0136

B60R 21/02

Occupant safety arrangements or fittings {, e.g. crash pads (seat belts withcrash pads B60R 22/14; removable children's seats having a front guard orbarrier B60N 2/2839)}


This place covers:

Occupant safety guards or fittings. In general the occupant is supposed to come into contact with thesafety element or the safety element provides a safety barrier next to the occupant.


Actively deployed elements not being covered by the groups below B60R 21/02 are classified inB60R 21/02.

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B60R 21/16

Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impactor impending impact, e.g. air bags ({protective garments with automaticallyinflatable shock-absorbing means A41D 13/018; } connection of valves toinflatable elastic bodies B60C 29/00)


This place covers:

Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact,e.g. air bags.

From the subgroup B60R 21/20 to the subgroup B60R 21/2176 subject-matter related to the storageof the inflatable member.

From the subgroup B60R 21/23 to the subgroup B60R 21/239 the inflatable member as such.

From the subgroup B60R 21/26 to the subgroup B60R 21/33 subject-matter related to the inflationfluid source of the inflatable member.

References

Limiting references


Hydro-pneumatic adjustments of the shape of seats specially adapted forvehicles

B60N 2/914



Seats having anti-submarining systems B60N 2/42


The classification is oriented towards the inventive information. A curtain airbag is not classified in thegroup for curtain airbags B60R 21/232 if the inventive information is generally related to the mountingplace in the vehicle roof frame B60R 21/213. If certain aspects of the bag itself are considered asbeing relevant for additional information an Indexing Code is preferably used, in this case for theadditional information related to the curtain air bag. In case both aspects, the mounting place and theair bag construction, are relevant both classifications are given.

B60R 21/207

in vehicle seats


This place covers:

arrangements for storing inflatable members inside seats. In general the arrangements relating to thefixing or mounting to or in the seat are covered.

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References



Seats or parts thereof displaced during a crash involving residualdeformation with anti-submarining systems

B60N 2/42718


Inflatable members specially adapted for side protection as such which are seat mounted but whereno specific disclosure related to the fixing of the inflatable member is present are not classified underB60R 21/207, but only under B60R 21/231 with the Indexing Code B60R 2021/23146.

B60R 21/21

in vehicle side panels, e.g. doors (pillar mounted arrangements B60R 21/213)


This place covers:

Air bags in vehicle side panels, e.g. doors.

References



Pillars, vehicle roof frames are not considered to form part of the side panels.

Vehicle roof frames or pillars B60R 21/213

B60R 21/34

Protecting non-occupants of a vehicle, e.g. pedestrians {(B60R 19/02 takesprecedence)}


This place covers:

Adaptation of vehicle elements for protecting pedestrians.

References

Limiting references


Bumpers, i.e. impact receiving or absorbing members for protectingvehicles or fending off blows from other vehicles or objects

B60R 19/02

Locks for car bonnets with safety means for pedestrians E05B 77/08

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B60R 21/36

using airbags

References



Bumpers containing mainly gas or liquid, e.g. inflatable means within thebumper to absorb impact

B60R 19/20


Bumpers containing inflatable members per se are not classified in B60R 21/36. In cases where aninflatable member within a bumper provides for a specific pedestrian protection feature (e.g. like adefinition of a structure with regard to parameters of the human body, or a definition of an interactionwith further pedestrian safety devices) it should be classified in B60R 19/20 as well as in B60R 21/36.

Warning: The Indexing Code's for aspects of air bags inside the vehicle falling under B60R 21/16 werenot given for external air bags.

Lately some Indexing Code's related to similar aspects were given with the idea to eventually find aharmonized approach at a later stage.

B60R 22/00

Safety belts or body harnesses in vehicles (safety belts or body harnesses ingeneral A62B 35/00)


From the sub group B60R 22/18 to the sub group B60R 22/28 subject-matter related to anchoringdevices.

From the sub group B60R 22/34 to the sub group B60R 22/4676 subject-matter related to beltretractors.

References

Limiting references


Buckles; Similar fasteners for interconnecting straps or the like, e.g. forsafety belts

A44B 11/25

Safety belts or body harnesses in general A62B 35/00

Safety belts for aircraft B64D 25/02



Where no better additional information classification Indexing Code's are available for disclosurefalling under B60R 22/34 and lower, the Indexing Code's of B60R 22/28 and lower should be given foradditional information if relevant.

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B60R 2022/027

{Four-point seat belt systems, e.g. with the two upper points connectedtogether}


This place covers:

Four-point seat belt systems. A suspender type belt system with the two upper points being connectedbehind the occupants seat is considered a four-point seat belt system; the fact that the two points areconnected does not reduce the number to three.


This group covers seat belt systems with four and more points, as long as no further sub-groups arecreated.

B60R 22/105

{for children (adaptation of children's seats for seat belts B60N 2/265,B60N 2/2803)}


This place covers:

Safety belts or body harnesses in vehicles specially adapted for children.

References

Limiting references


Safety belts being part of a readily mountable or dismountable child seatto secure the child to the child seat

B60N 2/2812

B60R 22/28

incorporating energy-absorbing devices {(belt anchors provided with energy-absorbing means for protecting the occupants in case of physical contacttherewith B60R 21/055; belt retractors comprising energy-absorbing meansB60R 22/341, B60R 22/4676)}


Where no better additional information classification Indexing Code's are available for disclosurefalling under B60R 22/34 and lower, the Indexing Code's of B60R 22/28 and lower should be given foradditional information if relevant.

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B60R 22/34

Belt retractors, e.g. reels (anchoring devices {, e.g. guide loops} , with meansto tension the belt in an emergency B60R 22/195)


This place covers:

belt retractors, e.g. reels for retracting the belt when the belt is not used. Anchoring devices withmeans to tension the belt in an emergency are not considered to be belt retractors.

References



Anchoring devices with means to tension the belt in an emergency B60R 22/195

B60R 22/48

Control systems, alarms, or interlock systems, for the correct application of thebelt or harness


This place covers:

the correct application of the belt or harness and sensing means arrangements therefore.


Disclosure related to triggering belt tighteners or to controlled tensioning of the belt is classified inB60R 21/01 and in the group covering the related tightener.

Buckles; Similar fasteners for interconnecting straps or the like, e.g. for safety belts as such areclassified in A44B 11/25 with respect to their general constructional features. In case the bucklecomprises sensing means arrangements used for controlling the correct application of the belt, thisaspect is classified in B60R 22/48.

B60R 25/00

Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft ofvehicles (locks for vehicles E05B 77/00-E05B 85/00)


This place covers:

Vehicle antitheft systems, like systems for preventing unauthorised access, preventing unauthoriseduse and retrieving stolen vehicles.

References

Limiting references


Antitheft of cycles B62H 5/00

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Mechanical locks as such, and door handles with integrated switched/sensors

E05B 49/00



Preventing theft of fuel B60K 2015/03434

Access to programs in CPUs G06F

Vehicle performance recording G07C 5/00

Access control in general G07C 9/00

Fob geometry G07C 9/00

Burglar intruder alarm per se G08B 13/00

Fleet monitoring G08G 1/00

Identifying vehicles G08G 1/00

Fobs in general H01H 9/00

Antennas for access systems H01Q 1/00

Transmission through human body H04B 13/00


Antitheft of vehicle accessories or contents (goods) of a vehicle, see the relevant groups of theseaccessories or goods.

Special rule with access systems in general, G07C 9/00:

• IF a document mentions the use of an access system in a vehicle AND does not mention any otheruse THEN a classification is given ONLY in B60R 25/00,

• IF a document mentions the use of an access system in a vehicle AND other use THEN aclassification in B60R 25/00 AND a classification in G07C 9/00 is given,

• IF a document does not mention the use of an access system in a vehicle THEN no classificationin B60R 25/00 is given (only a class in G07C 9/00).

Vehicle anti theft systems whereby the main feature is not the alarm feature, but have an alarmfeature as secondary feature are classified under B60R 25/10.

Here additional information is given in relation to the anti-theft systems e.g. communication protocolsand devices.

B60R 25/10

actuating a signalling device


Vehicle anti theft systems whereby the main feature is not the alarm feature, but have an alarmfeature as secondary feature are classified under B60R 25/10.

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B60R 99/00

Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass


This place covers:

This is a residual group for other vehicle fittings or vehicle parts, not otherwise provided for in thissubclass.

An example for such fittings are devices preventing rodents from damaging vehicle parts. Suchdevices are additionally classified under the Indexing Code B60R 2099/005 and if applicable underA01M 29/30.



Indexing Codes:

In B60R an Indexing Code- classification is present with respect to the groups:

B60R 1/00, B60R 11/00, B60R 13/00, B60R 19/00, B60R 21/00, B60R 22/00, B60R 25/00,B60R 99/00.

B60R 2325/00

Indexing scheme relating to vehicle anti-theft devices


Here additional information is given in relation to the anti-theft systems e.g. communication protocolsand devices.

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